Quasar 28

Quasar 28

Everyday organised. The Quasar 28 is a city bag with true outdoor heritage, carrying a design degree passed down from decades of Osprey backpack experience. This quality and feature-driven daypack is versatile, durable and offers unrivalled levels of organisation and carrying comfort. A padded laptop and tablet sleeve carries your electronics securely. Side compression straps. Keep your complicated mobile life in check, with a multitude of pockets, compartments and an integrated organiser. For those days when you need extra carrying space but your bag is full, you will appreciate the front stretch bungee that quickly stashes your jacket or bike helmet.

Osprey Customer Service,
21/12/2018

Hi Lukas,

Thanks for taking the time to write a review for the Quasar 28.

We're sorry to hear that you have not been satisfied with all aspects of this product. If there is a flaw or a manufacturing error, our Guarantee Team would have been able to assist you with a repair. Please, feel free to get in touch with them should you need a repair in the future by using our All Mighty Guarantee contact form.

We appreciate your feedback and this will be passed onto our Design Team for consideration for future models.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Lake District

2 Dec 2018

Amazing product

I've had my Osprey Quasar for a good few years and it hasn't let me down. It's travelled the world from Iceland, backpacking in Greece and Thailand. Its most rigorous test was a 6 weeks uni project in the Langdale Pikes, Lake District, where I used the rucksack everyday. Well thought out, comfortable, plenty of space, and hard wearing. Worth the investment. Can be used in every situation.

Brucie

1 Dec 2018

Buy the best,forget the rest.

I bought my first quasar back in 2012,used mainly for work,commuting by bike,never let me down,so comfortable, and easy to live with,have just purchased my second quasar 6 years later!,simply wanted to treat myself& freshen things up,have to say I'm totally impressed yet again,more pockets and feels just as sturdy,only thing I changed was the colour,went from black to the lovely grey colour,loads of comments from colleague's,all positive!,thankyou osprey.

Dayner

24 Nov 2018

Great Backpack

Large enough to use for commuting, hiking, shopping, and small enough that it doesn't look out of place in any scenario. Great pocket layout and features. Comfortable and adjustable. Very satisfied.

Dayner

25 Oct 2018

Great Everyday Backpack

I've been using this backpack everyday for commuting, shopping, etc. It's just the right size, and is very practical and comfortable. Excellent!

Tattoovic

1 Sep 2018

EXCELLENT VALUE

I pushed the boat out on this sack after being disappointed with another brand. It turned out to be an excellent decision. It's ideal for my daily work related needs with well designed space, pockets and very comfortable shoulder straps. To my delight its design heritage makes it a very good day sack for hiking. A versatile, well put together, well thought out sack, superb value for money - what's not to love.

Excellent produit

Great everyday backpack!

I have been using Osprey Quasar 28 as an everyday backpack, and have already taken it to a couple of trips abroad. It is made with high quality materials, and fits perfectly and comfortably on my back.

Ideaal om mee rond te reizen.

Really good

I bought this bag when I came to University and it has not disappointed. It fits comfortably and has plenty of space to store the things I need for the day (laptop, pads of paper, multiple books, a light jacket etc.) It's front compartment is really handy and has plenty of space for my smaller items such as pens, calculator, a novel and it is so much better than my last bag. I really recommend buying it.

Dominic Trygghede

6 Jan 2018

Great, but....

This is a really good backpack. Lots of room and space for small stuff so you don't lose it. Super comfortable. There is only one thing. The strap on the main compartment fell off. I fixed with extra rope but it is is not nice.

Osprey Customer Service,
13/03/2018

Hi Dominic,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Quasar 28.

It is great to hear that you have found your pack to offer lots of space for your belongings, and that it is comfortable to wear.

However, we are sorry to hear that the strap has fallen off the main compartment. We would recommend contacting our Guarantee Team, who may be able to assist in fixing this for you.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Franky

23 Jun 2017

Great backpack with room for improvement

I love my Quasar backpack. It is almost perfect and I would not want to miss it. I especially love the many compartments so that everything can be kept in place. Just two ideas for improvement:
# 1 The back Panel makes me sweat. Maybe another back panel (similar to DEUTER backpacks) would be better.
# 2 I really wonder why so many backpacks have that front bungee compression system. I personally never use it and I never see others using theirs. I also own the Osprey Flare 22 backpack which has a stretch front pocket. I like that one much better and I find it very useful. If the Quasar had this, it would be perfect. Or, maybe a combination of both the bungee system and the stretch pocket?

Osprey Customer Service,
13/03/2018

Hello

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

We appreciate your feedback on the backsystem, currently our 24/Seven packs do not have a backpanel, but this is something we are looking into for future products.

If you like a stretch front pocket and a specific backpanel we would recommend looking into the Pandion 28, this pack has our AirSpeed backpanel and a Stretch Mesh Front Pocket.

Regards,

Opsrey Customer Service

Daren

12 Jan 2017

Almost perfect.

I have been using this backpack for just over 18 months for my nightly/daily commute on the train. I got this pack to replace my old and tired Berghaus 24/7 30 litre, which is also very good. Lots of room for all of my college and work items (2 x A4 pads of paper, a Surface Pro 3, a spare jumper/t-shirt, a packed lunch and a book). The padding looks and feels secure, never had any damage issues or items moving around my bag. Also some useful compartments/pockets for storing smaller items such as pens, calculator, loose change and I.D cards. This pack is very comfortable, even when fully loaded. The pack is still in excellent condition, with no signs of deterioration.

I have given this pack a four star (really it's a 4.5) rating because of one issue - the back panel. This pack makes me sweat a fair bit, even more so when the air temperature goes above 12 - 15 degrees Celsius. If this pack had the airscape back panel, it would be perfect for me. I am not an out-of-shape couch potato, I regularly go for 15+ mile runs and 80 mile bike rides as well as gym work, and it usually takes me a fair bit of activity to get a sweat on. I am tempted by another Osprey pack (Escapist) that has the airscape feature, but I really like how this pack holds all of my gear, especially the double sleeve feature in the main compartment (actually a triple if you count the small zipped compartment).

I am 6ft 1, slim build and I have the M/L size, and the pack fits perfectly. Can also be used as a carry-on for flights as I used it on EasyJet and British Airways.

I also own the Osprey Kestrel 48.

Hope this helps.

Brian

16 Aug 2016

Great backpack for students!

I bought this 1 year ago, after a lot of research on backpacks. The backpacks I usually bought (cheap ones), kept breaking after a few months of usage, so I decided to give this Osprey Quasar a go. And I couldn't have been happier about that choice. I use this bag every single day, and I just love its many features. As a CS student, I always carry my laptop around, and I feel perfectly safe letting the laptop slide down its pocket. One of the things I love, is that the internal laptop-sleeve is raised a bit from the bottom of the bag. This means that if I should, for some reason, drop my bag on the ground, the laptop will only take a minimal of the impact.

Another feature I think is worth to mention, is its many small pockets. There's a protective pocket for my sunglasses, there's a lot of small mesh pockets in the 2nd compartment, where I put stuff like USB memory sticks and my keys.

There's only one single flaw that I have found with this bag (and it's a minor one). Sometimes the little zipper-handles (those made of cord), falls off. Fortunately I haven't lost any of my outer zipper-handles yet (only one that was on an internal pocket in the main compartment), but they do come of quite easily, so it is probably just a matter of time.

Overall this is an awesome bag, sits perfectly on my shoulders, and doesn't feel heavy at all when using the sternum strap.

Ian

6 Jul 2016

Quasar rucksack

A quality item with well thought out and genuinely useful features - and almost half the cost of some other brands with similar spec. No hesitation in recommending this product. *****

Good backpack but watch those laptop measurements

Excellent build as normal with Osprey packs, however you will not get a laptop with those maximum dimensions in the padded compartment. It may take a 480mm length but not at that maximum width of 280mm as the corners do not tuck in. Mobile workstation users such as the Dell M6600 beware.

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Harry

6 Jul 2016

Great fit, excellent quality and covers all your needs

I got this backup for my daily commute to work. It is have enough space for everything you might need to carry from your laptop to books and documents. All the different compartments make sure that you can keep all your belongings nicely organised and easily accessible anytime. Even when I loaded it with stuff and used it for a 2 day trip it was still really comfortable to walk with.
I would highly recommend it for people that want to have enough space for anything during their daily commute.
Great fit, excellent quality and covers all your needs.

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Ove

6 Jul 2016

Bra sekk!

Helt grei sek..

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Michael

6 Jul 2016

Great for students!

As a geography student, I'm able to utilise the various compartments to keep myself organised. Although the fit isn't perfect for me, it still feels good. Not only is it good for taking to university, carrying my books folders pens etc, it's also handy as a day sack, particularly when going to cities or towns for the day. Also great for carrying magazines and a tablet, so always got something to keep you occupied!

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Alex

6 Jul 2016

Really happy with the bag

Fast delivery and well packaged so first impressions good. Good quality materials. Bag looks better in person. Loads and loads of pockets and little cubby holes to stash bits and bobs. Elastic on the front is very useful for extra capacity when needed. Very comfortable to wear on the shoulders. Sits well on the lower back but it is hard to tell at this early stage how robust the padding and structure are. Great touches such as ability to tuck away waste straps into side pockets. Whistle is lame but I did not by the bag for that

Excellent

I've owned several different bags from various companies. This is by far and wide the best commute back. The build quality and feel is second to none. The bag is well organized and roomy enough to pick up groceries on my way home.
If there is a single thing I would improve it would be the color of the zipperpulls. The color on the outside matches the bag color and the color of the inside zippers match the interior color. The problem is they visually "disappear". Swap the colors and bingo......

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Kathie

6 Jul 2016

Fab Rucksack for Work/Mountains

I normally have a lot to carry with me to work, and as I commute via train or sometimes cycling I hate having 2 or three bags with me. This holds everything, water bottle, laptop, waterproof coat, planner, tablet ... you name it. I can even pop groceries in there. The compartments are excellent, I've been using this for a few days and already I can locate my keys/wallet etc quicker. Very well designed, a little over engineered as far as buckles and loops go, but I like that. Definitely would recommend, also as I do a lot of walking, this is also good as a day sack.

Osprey Customer Service,
21/12/2018

Hi Lukas,

Thanks for taking the time to write a review for the Quasar 28.

We're sorry to hear that you have not been satisfied with all aspects of this product. If there is a flaw or a manufacturing error, our Guarantee Team would have been able to assist you with a repair. Please, feel free to get in touch with them should you need a repair in the future by using our All Mighty Guarantee contact form.

We appreciate your feedback and this will be passed onto our Design Team for consideration for future models.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Lake District

2 Dec 2018

Amazing product

I've had my Osprey Quasar for a good few years and it hasn't let me down. It's travelled the world from Iceland, backpacking in Greece and Thailand. Its most rigorous test was a 6 weeks uni project in the Langdale Pikes, Lake District, where I used the rucksack everyday. Well thought out, comfortable, plenty of space, and hard wearing. Worth the investment. Can be used in every situation.

Brucie

1 Dec 2018

Buy the best,forget the rest.

I bought my first quasar back in 2012,used mainly for work,commuting by bike,never let me down,so comfortable, and easy to live with,have just purchased my second quasar 6 years later!,simply wanted to treat myself& freshen things up,have to say I'm totally impressed yet again,more pockets and feels just as sturdy,only thing I changed was the colour,went from black to the lovely grey colour,loads of comments from colleague's,all positive!,thankyou osprey.

Dayner

24 Nov 2018

Great Backpack

Large enough to use for commuting, hiking, shopping, and small enough that it doesn't look out of place in any scenario. Great pocket layout and features. Comfortable and adjustable. Very satisfied.

Dayner

25 Oct 2018

Great Everyday Backpack

I've been using this backpack everyday for commuting, shopping, etc. It's just the right size, and is very practical and comfortable. Excellent!

Tattoovic

1 Sep 2018

EXCELLENT VALUE

I pushed the boat out on this sack after being disappointed with another brand. It turned out to be an excellent decision. It's ideal for my daily work related needs with well designed space, pockets and very comfortable shoulder straps. To my delight its design heritage makes it a very good day sack for hiking. A versatile, well put together, well thought out sack, superb value for money - what's not to love.

Excellent produit

Great everyday backpack!

I have been using Osprey Quasar 28 as an everyday backpack, and have already taken it to a couple of trips abroad. It is made with high quality materials, and fits perfectly and comfortably on my back.

Ideaal om mee rond te reizen.

Really good

I bought this bag when I came to University and it has not disappointed. It fits comfortably and has plenty of space to store the things I need for the day (laptop, pads of paper, multiple books, a light jacket etc.) It's front compartment is really handy and has plenty of space for my smaller items such as pens, calculator, a novel and it is so much better than my last bag. I really recommend buying it.

Dominic Trygghede

6 Jan 2018

Great, but....

This is a really good backpack. Lots of room and space for small stuff so you don't lose it. Super comfortable. There is only one thing. The strap on the main compartment fell off. I fixed with extra rope but it is is not nice.

Osprey Customer Service,
13/03/2018

Hi Dominic,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Quasar 28.

It is great to hear that you have found your pack to offer lots of space for your belongings, and that it is comfortable to wear.

However, we are sorry to hear that the strap has fallen off the main compartment. We would recommend contacting our Guarantee Team, who may be able to assist in fixing this for you.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Franky

23 Jun 2017

Great backpack with room for improvement

I love my Quasar backpack. It is almost perfect and I would not want to miss it. I especially love the many compartments so that everything can be kept in place. Just two ideas for improvement:
# 1 The back Panel makes me sweat. Maybe another back panel (similar to DEUTER backpacks) would be better.
# 2 I really wonder why so many backpacks have that front bungee compression system. I personally never use it and I never see others using theirs. I also own the Osprey Flare 22 backpack which has a stretch front pocket. I like that one much better and I find it very useful. If the Quasar had this, it would be perfect. Or, maybe a combination of both the bungee system and the stretch pocket?

Osprey Customer Service,
13/03/2018

Hello

Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

We appreciate your feedback on the backsystem, currently our 24/Seven packs do not have a backpanel, but this is something we are looking into for future products.

If you like a stretch front pocket and a specific backpanel we would recommend looking into the Pandion 28, this pack has our AirSpeed backpanel and a Stretch Mesh Front Pocket.

Regards,

Opsrey Customer Service

Daren

12 Jan 2017

Almost perfect.

I have been using this backpack for just over 18 months for my nightly/daily commute on the train. I got this pack to replace my old and tired Berghaus 24/7 30 litre, which is also very good. Lots of room for all of my college and work items (2 x A4 pads of paper, a Surface Pro 3, a spare jumper/t-shirt, a packed lunch and a book). The padding looks and feels secure, never had any damage issues or items moving around my bag. Also some useful compartments/pockets for storing smaller items such as pens, calculator, loose change and I.D cards. This pack is very comfortable, even when fully loaded. The pack is still in excellent condition, with no signs of deterioration.

I have given this pack a four star (really it's a 4.5) rating because of one issue - the back panel. This pack makes me sweat a fair bit, even more so when the air temperature goes above 12 - 15 degrees Celsius. If this pack had the airscape back panel, it would be perfect for me. I am not an out-of-shape couch potato, I regularly go for 15+ mile runs and 80 mile bike rides as well as gym work, and it usually takes me a fair bit of activity to get a sweat on. I am tempted by another Osprey pack (Escapist) that has the airscape feature, but I really like how this pack holds all of my gear, especially the double sleeve feature in the main compartment (actually a triple if you count the small zipped compartment).

I am 6ft 1, slim build and I have the M/L size, and the pack fits perfectly. Can also be used as a carry-on for flights as I used it on EasyJet and British Airways.

I also own the Osprey Kestrel 48.

Hope this helps.

Brian

16 Aug 2016

Great backpack for students!

I bought this 1 year ago, after a lot of research on backpacks. The backpacks I usually bought (cheap ones), kept breaking after a few months of usage, so I decided to give this Osprey Quasar a go. And I couldn't have been happier about that choice. I use this bag every single day, and I just love its many features. As a CS student, I always carry my laptop around, and I feel perfectly safe letting the laptop slide down its pocket. One of the things I love, is that the internal laptop-sleeve is raised a bit from the bottom of the bag. This means that if I should, for some reason, drop my bag on the ground, the laptop will only take a minimal of the impact.

Another feature I think is worth to mention, is its many small pockets. There's a protective pocket for my sunglasses, there's a lot of small mesh pockets in the 2nd compartment, where I put stuff like USB memory sticks and my keys.

There's only one single flaw that I have found with this bag (and it's a minor one). Sometimes the little zipper-handles (those made of cord), falls off. Fortunately I haven't lost any of my outer zipper-handles yet (only one that was on an internal pocket in the main compartment), but they do come of quite easily, so it is probably just a matter of time.

Overall this is an awesome bag, sits perfectly on my shoulders, and doesn't feel heavy at all when using the sternum strap.

Ian

6 Jul 2016

Quasar rucksack

A quality item with well thought out and genuinely useful features - and almost half the cost of some other brands with similar spec. No hesitation in recommending this product. *****

Good backpack but watch those laptop measurements

Excellent build as normal with Osprey packs, however you will not get a laptop with those maximum dimensions in the padded compartment. It may take a 480mm length but not at that maximum width of 280mm as the corners do not tuck in. Mobile workstation users such as the Dell M6600 beware.

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Harry

6 Jul 2016

Great fit, excellent quality and covers all your needs

I got this backup for my daily commute to work. It is have enough space for everything you might need to carry from your laptop to books and documents. All the different compartments make sure that you can keep all your belongings nicely organised and easily accessible anytime. Even when I loaded it with stuff and used it for a 2 day trip it was still really comfortable to walk with.
I would highly recommend it for people that want to have enough space for anything during their daily commute.
Great fit, excellent quality and covers all your needs.

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Ove

6 Jul 2016

Bra sekk!

Helt grei sek..

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Michael

6 Jul 2016

Great for students!

As a geography student, I'm able to utilise the various compartments to keep myself organised. Although the fit isn't perfect for me, it still feels good. Not only is it good for taking to university, carrying my books folders pens etc, it's also handy as a day sack, particularly when going to cities or towns for the day. Also great for carrying magazines and a tablet, so always got something to keep you occupied!

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Alex

6 Jul 2016

Really happy with the bag

Fast delivery and well packaged so first impressions good. Good quality materials. Bag looks better in person. Loads and loads of pockets and little cubby holes to stash bits and bobs. Elastic on the front is very useful for extra capacity when needed. Very comfortable to wear on the shoulders. Sits well on the lower back but it is hard to tell at this early stage how robust the padding and structure are. Great touches such as ability to tuck away waste straps into side pockets. Whistle is lame but I did not by the bag for that

Excellent

I've owned several different bags from various companies. This is by far and wide the best commute back. The build quality and feel is second to none. The bag is well organized and roomy enough to pick up groceries on my way home.
If there is a single thing I would improve it would be the color of the zipperpulls. The color on the outside matches the bag color and the color of the inside zippers match the interior color. The problem is they visually "disappear". Swap the colors and bingo......

(This review was left for a previous version of the product)

Kathie

6 Jul 2016

Fab Rucksack for Work/Mountains

I normally have a lot to carry with me to work, and as I commute via train or sometimes cycling I hate having 2 or three bags with me. This holds everything, water bottle, laptop, waterproof coat, planner, tablet ... you name it. I can even pop groceries in there. The compartments are excellent, I've been using this for a few days and already I can locate my keys/wallet etc quicker. Very well designed, a little over engineered as far as buckles and loops go, but I like that. Definitely would recommend, also as I do a lot of walking, this is also good as a day sack.